A new study shows that a spray repellent made from lemon eucalyptus oil strongly repels blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis)and American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis, show here) when applied to common clothing fabrics, performing as well as DEET and remaining effective for several days. (Photo by Gary Alpert, Harvard University, Bugwood.org) By John P. Roche, Ph.D. … Read more
People enjoying outdoor activities during the June bank holiday are being advised to take precautions against tick bites which could lead them to contracting Lyme disease. Ticks are most active during the warmer months of summer and autumn and are often found in areas with high grass, woodland and sand dunes. Lyme disease is spread … Read more
Here, we report for the first time the detection of JMTV mainly in R. (B.) microplus collected during the dry season from cattle and sheep in a forest–savannah transitional ecological zone of Akonolinga, in central Cameroon. R. (B.) microplus, primarily parasitizing cattle, is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Malaysia, China, Central and … Read more